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Friday, 10 July 2015

Happy Hanging House Plants

Now those are some happy hanging house plants aren't they?

I have never really had the knack with hanging house plants but about 2 months ago (on the day I found out I got my new job) I brought myself a really beautiful new celebratory plant and she is thriving... in fact to my surprise maybe too much!

If she grows anymore I don't know where to put her.... Do I snip her beautiful long tendrils or trail her around the tiny bathroom she lives in>

Hi Gabi, I've had hit or miss luck with houseplants too, but I started using Neptune Seeweed Fertilizer once every two weeks during the Spring/Sum/Fall and my plants are rebounding with a lot of new growth; they look healthy, not weak and struggling. I also started using a seeweed infused potting soil and began misting them once every few days (with reg. water) and I've seen a remarkable difference. As far as pruning goes, I trim to force the plant to fill out (this is essential with Pathos or trailing plants) and then I give them a haircut about once a year just to shape them. I've also heard a lot of nonsense about not placing houseplants in north facing windows, but I've had great luck with Pathos, Snake Plants and Lady Palms; however I live in Texas and we get a lot of clear, sunny days. Hope this helps!Skye

Trail, definitely trail!!! Or if its a type that takes well to propagation (like ivy), make yourself some new babies. Snip off sections with 3-4 leaves, put them in a jar of water, and wait 6-8 weeks til they sprout roots. Then repot and you have free plants :)

Snip and trail! Use the snips to grow more plants! Depending on the plant: cut at a diagonal and place the cutting in a glass of water....it will keep growing without soil and the roots look beautiful!

** most of the pictures I have used have been from pintrest and tumblr, sadly many have no credit. I am slowly working my way through my past posts trying to add sources. If you recognise a picture please please drop me an email, or leave a comment in that post. Cheers Gabi xxx